Warm, wet weather pattern settles into West Alabama

TUSCALOOSA | Forecasters say there's a possibility of flooding early next week as a warm and wet weather pattern continues in West Alabama.

By Stephanie TaylorStaff Writer

TUSCALOOSA | Forecasters say there's a possibility of flooding early next week as a warm and wet weather pattern continues in West Alabama.Severe weather, however, is unlikely.“For the next couple of days, we'll have off and on light showers,” said Billy Green, deputy director of the Tuscaloosa County Emergency Management Agency. “With moisture coming out of the Gulf, you can never rule out a chance of a stray thunderstorm here and there, but the instability won't be there to generate the typical spring-type severe weather.”A warm front moving north through the area will cause rain in northern Alabama, according to the National Weather Service. There could be some showers Saturday and Sunday, with heavier storms early next week. “There could be some localized flooding in the more flood-prone areas on Monday and Tuesday,” Green said.Temperatures reached the low 60s Wednesday and low- to mid-70s on today. Heavier rain is expected late today and tonight.The unseasonably warm weather is expected to continue into next week. Meteorologists predict highs in the low- to mid-70s on Saturday and Sunday and low to mid-60s on Monday and Tuesday. Temperatures should drop back to the 50s by late next week.Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office spokesman Sgt. Andy Norris said that drivers should be cautious while driving in rainy conditions.“Allow extra time to reach your destination and more separation between you and the vehicle in front of you,” he said. “Remember, lights on when raining.”